"Regular exercise has been shown to improve overall health by reducing the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Additionally, exercise enhances mental well-being by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Despite these benefits, many people find it challenging to maintain a consistent exercise routine due to busy schedules and a lack of motivation." Based on the paragraph, which of the following statements can be inferred?

Busy schedules and lack of motivation are barriers to regular exercise.

Chronic diseases cannot be prevented by regular exercise.

Exercise is only beneficial for physical health, not mental health.

People who exercise regularly never experience stress or anxiety

Explanation

Based on the paragraph, the correct inference is:

a. Busy schedules and lack of motivation are barriers to regular exercise.

The paragraph mentions that "many people find it challenging to maintain a consistent exercise routine due to busy schedules and a lack of motivation," which supports this inference.